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Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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School Spotlight: Tri-State Christian School Mock Government

October 12, 2023 By IACS

“In 11th/12th grade U.S. Government class, students learned about the lawmaking process in detail. Students put their learning into action by participating in a Mock Congress: as Senators and Representatives. They wrote bills related to our school, presented them, worked through committees, debated them on the floor, and voted. After working through both chambers, several bills were presented to President [Principal] Rush for her signature or veto. She signed five measures into law, which we will be implementing at our school!”

Topics: School News, News, Elementary/Middle, High School, School Spotlight Tags: Private Education, School Spotlight, ACSI, Tri State Christian

Supreme Court Cases and School Choice: Where Are We Now?

August 18, 2023 By IACS

Multiple school choice programs have been challenged in court and in almost every case, well-designed and religiously neutral programs that empower parents are upheld as constitutional.

Topics: News, Tax Credits, School Choice, Issue Update Tags: Tax Credits, School Choice, Private Education, Iowa, Courts, Supreme Court, Zellman v Simmons-Harris, Trinity Lutheran v Comer, Espinoza v Montana, Carson v Makin

ESA Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted

June 23, 2023 By IACS

The Iowa Department of Education announced yesterday that they are now accepting applications for vendors wanting to offer services to ESA-recipients through the Odyssey Marketplace.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice, Issue Update, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Textbooks, Therapies, Tutoring, Odyssey Marketplace, ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed

ESA Application Webinar Trainings

June 6, 2023 By IACS

Before applying for a Students First ESA, parents and guardians may want to watch a recording of an ESA application training webinar

Topics: News Tags: Education Savings Accounts, ESA, School Choice, Video, Department of Ed, Private Education, Training

Students First ESA FAQ

June 6, 2023 By IACS

With the Students First ESA applications now open to parents, we wanted to make sure everyone knew where to go for the latest answers to frequently asked questions!

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School Choice Tags: ESA, Education Savings Accounts, FAQ, Private Education, School Choice

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